AgCentric, the Minnesota State Northern Agricultural Center of Excellence develops and supports excellence in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) education and career pathways by partnering with K-12 schools, government agencies, higher education, and industry. We promote AFNR careers, connect classroom learning with cutting-edge technology, and serve as a strong advocate for the future of agriculture.

As the bridge between education and industry, we support the Minnesota State Farm Business Management program through professional development, outreach, and recruitment. We also provide professional development for NRCS and SWCD employees across Minnesota through On-Farm Communications training and DISC Assessment training—strengthening communication and collaboration between conservation professionals and the agricultural community.

ALMCO has been in business for over 75 years manufacturing quality industrial parts washers, industrial deburring, polishing, and tumbling equipment. In addition to a robust line of standard products, ALMCO will also design and manufacture custom equipment to meet a customer’s specific requirements.

Ascendance Truck Centers, founded in 2022, is a commercial vehicle dealership network operating over 40 locations across 11 states, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

C & B Operations, LLC started with one location in 1988, in Gettysburg, SD, when Dan Cronin and Rod Burwell purchased the local John Deere dealership to support the farmers, ranchers, and local community when the owner suddenly passed away. C & B has evolved to become one of the largest and most recognized John Deere dealership groups operating thirty-six stores in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho. C & B continues to build on their original commitment and honor Dan Cronin & Rod Burwell through the name, C & B, vision, and mission.

C & B remains steadfast in its original commitment, honoring the legacy of Dan Cronin and Rod Burwell through its name, vision, and mission. In November 2024, C & B Operations was acquired by a family-owned business, Point Field Partners. The values instilled by Burwell and Cronin, such as honesty, ethics, and hard work, continue to be the foundation upon which the company thrives.